Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
667512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg & G.Schellenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 519 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666844

Common Names

  • Embelia foetida
  • Foul-smelling Embelia
  • Indian False Black Pepper

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Description

Embelia foetida (also called Stinking Embelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Embelia foetida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Embelia foetida is small, white, and fragrant. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Embelia foetida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Embelia foetida

Embelia foetida is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Embelia foetida FAQ

What is the common name of Embelia foetida?

Indian False Black Pepper

What is the family of Embelia foetida?

Myrsinaceae

What is the distribution of Embelia foetida?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Embelia genus

Embelia adnata, Embelia amentacea, Embelia angulosa, Embelia angustifolia, Embelia arborea, Embelia arfakensis, Embelia australiana, Embelia basankusuensis, Embelia bataanensis, Embelia biflora, Embelia boivinii, Embelia borneensis, Embelia bracteosa, Embelia brassii, Embelia buxifolia, Embelia calcarea, Embelia canescens, Embelia carnosisperma, Embelia caulialata, Embelia clarkei, Embelia clusiifolia, Embelia comorensis, Embelia concinna, Embelia cordata, Embelia coriacea, Embelia corymbifera, Embelia cotinoides, Embelia cuneata, Embelia curvinervia, Embelia cyrtobotrya, Embelia dasythyrsa, Embelia deivanuae, Embelia demissa, Embelia djalonensis, Embelia drupacea, Embelia effusa, Embelia elevativena, Embelia elliptica, Embelia floribunda, Embelia foetida, Embelia frangulifolia, Embelia frondosa, Embelia fulva, Embelia furculosa, Embelia furfuracea, Embelia gallatlyi, Embelia gardneriana, Embelia gerardii, Embelia gracilenta, Embelia gracilis,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2788069: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Gustav Schellenberg (1882-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Schellenb.' in the authors string.